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Mostly Economics

Mostly Economics

Written by: Center for Economic and Policy Research and Dean Baker
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Mostly Economics is a weekly show hosted by Center for Economic and Policy Research Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationships. New episode released every Thursday.

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  • Season 1 Finale: Your Questions Answered with Jared Bernstein

    Season 1 Finale: Your Questions Answered with Jared Bernstein
    Nov 27 2025

    In the Season 1 finale, Dean Baker and Jared Bernstein answer listener-submitted questions on the biggest economic issues of the moment: the affordability crisis gripping American families, the surprising Democratic victories in off-year elections, and how the government shutdown is erasing critical economic data. From policy solutions to political implications, Dean and Jared tackle your questions with their wonderful blend of expertise and candor. Thank you for supporting our first season of Mostly Economics. We will return in 2026!
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    49 mins
  • Mostly Economics Podcast #30: What Real Freedom Requires with Joseph Stiglitz

    Mostly Economics Podcast #30: What Real Freedom Requires with Joseph Stiglitz
    Nov 21 2025

    Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz discusses his book "The Road to Freedom," explaining why real economic freedom means more than just keeping government small. Stiglitz breaks down how access to healthcare and education creates freedom, why drug companies profited from taxpayer-funded vaccines, and how pollution is really about property rights. Despite exploring serious inequality challenges, he shares an optimistic vision for building an economy that works for everyone.
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    39 mins
  • Mostly Economics Podcast #29: The Assault on Federal Workers with Sasha Abramsky

    Mostly Economics Podcast #29: The Assault on Federal Workers with Sasha Abramsky
    Nov 14 2025
    Dean talks with Sasha Abramsky, freelance writer for The Nation and author of the forthcoming book "American Carnage," which examines how the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE systematically targeted federal workers in 2025. Abramsky shares stories from CDC employees, IRS workers, and National Park staff who faced mass layoffs through automated quota systems rather than performance reviews, revealing the human cost of dismantling vital government services and the impact on public health, environmental protection, and consumer safety.
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    47 mins
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